Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

the state of being absent

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

later than; following

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

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From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

-ing form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

not divided or shared with others

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

communicated in words

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

a social unit living together

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

discontinued temporarily

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

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From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

not any; not one

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

a formal expression of praise

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

cause to become

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

Identical; not different.

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

except for; apart from

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

express in words

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

only a very short time before

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

up to a particular time

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I deem'd that time, I deem'd that pride Had quench'd at length my boyish flame; Nor knew, till seated by thy side, My heart in all, save hope, the same LORD BYRON.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Not exactly beautiful," replied Stanhope; "though she has,--what is in my opinion far more captivating,--grace, spirit, and intelligence, with beauty enough, I allow, to render her--" "Quite irresistible, you would say!" interrupted De Valette; "but, in good truth, I care not to hear you finish the sentence, with such a lover-like panegyric!"

a late time of life

From this reading "I have no fear of the truth," answered De Valette; "and, after a voluntary absence of two years, on your part, I can scarcely suspect you of feeling a very tender interest in the lady."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Then you do not think Mademoiselle de Courcy very beautiful?" asked De Valette, detaining Stanhope a moment after the family had retired.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your admiration of her is very exclusive," said Stanhope, smiling; "but you should not ask an opinion, which you are not willing to hear candidly expressed."